Town comparison
Amersham vs Iver Heath
Which is better to live in? 10.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Amersham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 56% lower. Amersham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Iver Heath
£1,705,000
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Iver Heath
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Iver Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Iver Heath
316
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Iver Heath
71.2
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Iver Heath
£34,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £743,166, Amersham undercuts Iver Heath (£1,705,000) by around 56% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Iver Heath it is a detached at £1,705,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Iver Heath (£1,705,000 vs £1,124,305).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Iver Heath prices grew faster — 166% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAmersham has a crime rate of 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Iver Heath at 59.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Iver Heath it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 9 schools in Amersham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Iver Heath, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Iver Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Iver Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Amersham averages 428.1 Mbps – ahead of Iver Heath's 316.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 90.6% in Iver Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 57.5% in Iver Heath.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (428 vs 316 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Iver Heath, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Amersham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,095 in Iver Heath. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Iver Heath.
Iver Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Amersham and £34,494 in Iver Heath. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 39.5 in Iver Heath. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 61.8% in Iver Heath. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 59.2% in Iver Heath. Amersham has a population of 17,377 and Iver Heath has 5,330.
| Indicator | Amersham | Iver Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 5,330 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £34,494 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 59.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 37.9% |
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